Office Mates: Stereotyping Much?

Download MP3: Beykont_Stereotypes

This episode is part of the series of “Office-Mates” and focuses on stereotypes in popular culture. Office mates Yasemin Beykont and Claire Hackett have a conversation where you can hear about the importance of studying stereotypes, different approaches to it, and examples from the media.

Yasemin Beykont is a graduate student in the UWM Media Studies program. Her research areas are digital media, meme culture, and marketing.

References:

  • Lippmann, W. (1922). Public opinion. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Co.
  • Macrae, N. C., Hewstone, M., & Stangor, C. (1996). Stereotypes and Stereotyping. New York: The Guilford Press.
  • Nachbar, J., Nachbar, J. G., & Lause, K. (1992). Popular Culture: An Introductory Text. Bowling Green: University Popular Press.

Comments or questions? Email ybeykont[at]uwm[dot]edu.